WELCOME GUIDE. Winter term 2014/15

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2 ALPEN-ADRIA-UNIVERSITÄT KLAGENFURT (AAU) Die AAU ist eine lebendige und innovative Universität am Schnittpunkt dreier Kulturen. Sie ist die führende akademisch Bildungs- und Forschungsinstitution in Kärnten und Drehscheibe für Wissenserwerb, Wissensaustausch und Wissenstransfer in der gesamten Alpen-Adria-Region. Die Forschungsleistungen der AAU finden national und international Anerkennung. Die vielfältigen Projekte sind wichtige Impulsgeber für den Wirtschaftsstandort Kärnten. Gelebte Vielfalt und Offenheit machen die AAU zum kulturellen Mittelpunkt der Region. Über Studierende lernen und forschen an der AAU, rund davon kommen aus dem Ausland. Etwa Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter sorgen für qualitative Höchstleistungen in Lehre, Forschung und Verwaltung. The AAU is a vibrant and innovative university, located at the intersection of three unique cultures. It is the leading academic educational and research institution in Carinthia and serves as a hub for the acquisition, exchange and transfer of knowledge across the entire Alps-Adriatic Region. The research achievements of the AAU regularly earn national and international recognition. A wide variety of projects represent an important source of stimulus for Carinthia as a business location. By actively living its credo of diversity and openness, the AAU has come to embody the region s cultural center. More than 10,000 students attend the AAU in Klagenfurt for the purpose of study and research, including around 1,500 students from abroad. Approximately 1,300 staff members produce outstanding achievements in teaching, research and administration. see. AAU Vielfalt leben/living variety, o.j. S. 2ff. 1

3 Information for MCM-Students In order to welcome you at the Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt we offer some orientation events before starting the academic year in Klagenfurt. Get together for all MCM-students on October 1, 11:00 a.m. Aula Vorstufengebäude, Department for Media and Communications Group enrolment on October 1, 1 p.m., (meeting point at get together ) Guided Campus Tour: Friday, October 3, 10:30 a.m., Meeting Point: AAU Main Entrance Info-Session on Visa and Residence Permit Please register in advance!!! Friday, October 3 1:00-3:00 p.m., room K.1.20 (Service-Building) German courses - placement test : Thursday, October 2, 5:00 p.m. It is absolutely necessary to register with DiÖ BEFORE doing the placement test. Simply come to the offices of Deutsch in Österreich, Service-Building, 2n floor or contact them by 2

4 O B L I G A T O R Y & I M P O R T A N T INFORMATION ON LECTURES AND COURSES FOR THE MCM PROGRAM AND BEYOND Class registration (and acceptance into class) is only possible after the group enrolment on October 1, 1:00 p.m. All students enrolled in the MCM program are guaranteed a place in the lectures that present a fixed component of the Master s degree program curriculum. For classes that do not present a fixed program component (Electives and Optional Subjects): in case all places are taken or registration is not active anymore, please directly contact the classes lecturers and ask them for acceptance. Also offer them an explanation for your late registration, referring to your late enrolment at university. (We will be informing them as well.) MOODLE Moodle ist ein Course Management System (CMS - deutsch: Kursverwaltungssystem), auch bekannt als ein Learning Management System (LMS - deutsch: Lernmanagementsystem) oder ein Virtual Learning Environment (VLE - deutsch: Virtuelle Lernumgebung). Moodle ist eine freie Webapplikation, die Lehrende zur Gestaltung von Seiten für effektives Online-Lernen nutzen können./ Moodle is a Course Management System (CMS), also known as a Learning Management System (LMS) or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is a free web application that educators can use to create effective online learning sites. INTRODUCTORY COURSES to Moodle will be offered during the orientation week (September 29 October 3, 2014). For details, please see below. course 1: Thursday, , 9:00 10:15 a.m., room Z.0.18 course 2: Thursday, , 10:30 11:45 a.m., room Z.018 course 3: Friday, , 8:30 9:45 a.m., room Z.018 Please register in advance for the course of your choice via 3

6 Studentinnenwohnheim Don Bosco Ainethgasse 10 T +43 (0) F +43 (0) E Please also note that for Visa applications, both housing and (preliminary) study certifications are mandatory! Österreichische Hochschülerschaft (ÖH)- Service-Büro, Hauptgebäude/ Austrian Student Union (ÖH) Service Office, Main Building At the Service Center of the ÖH (Austrian Union of Students) you receive help with questions or problems. Furthermore you can get canteen-coupons there. The Service Center is located in the main building near the main entrance, in front of Lecture Hall 2 (room Z.1.28a). Obligation to register and citizen service: From October :00 am to 12:00 am you are able to register your residence at the ÖH Service Center. For those who sign up their abode in Klagenfurt, there is an attractive welcome package from the ÖH and the city of Klagenfurt. Im Service-Center der ÖH (Österreichische Hochschülerschülerschaft) bekommst du Hilfe bei Fragen und Problemen. Des Weiteren kannst du hier Mensa-Gutscheine abholen. Das Service Center befindet sich im Hauptgebäude in der Nähe des Haupteingangs gegenüber von Hörsaal 2 (Raum Z.1.28). Entrée: Entrée supports incoming exchange students at the Alpen-Adria University Klagenfurt with problems and questions in a foreign country. The Entrée-Team encourages local students to go abroad and to integrate incoming students in to local student life. There is also a buddy-program for students from abroad, where you can register. Buddys welcome the new students, shows them around and act as a contact person and friend. For more information see: Contact/Kontakt: Entrée unterstützt die ankommenden (Austausch)Studierenden der Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt bei Problemen und Fragen im fremden Land. Sie animieren lokale Studierende zu Auslandsaufenthalten und integrieren die Neuankömmlinge in den Studienalltag. 5

10 O B L I G A T O R Y & I M P O R T A N T Meldepflicht in Österreich/ Obligatory Registration of Place Residency Innerhalb von 3 Tagen (es zählen nur Werktage) nach Ankunft in Österreich sowie bei einem Unterkunftswechsel muss die Anmeldung beim zuständigen Meldeamt erfolgen. Wer umzieht oder Österreich verlässt, muss sich beim Meldeamt um- bzw. abmelden./ Every person is obliged to register his/her address at the respective local Municipal Office within three working days after arrival in Austria, as well as after any change of residency. When moving to another address in Austria or before departing from Austria the local Municipal Office has to be informed. Anmeldung/ Registration Das Formular Meldezettel findet ihr unter folgendem Link: Füllt das Dokument aus, unterschreibt es und bittet euren Vermieter/Heimleiter das Formular auch zu unterschreiben. Zur Anmeldung im Meldeamt (in der ersten Oktoberwoche im ÖH-Service Center im Hauptgebäude) müsst ihr das ausgefüllte Formular und euren Reisepass/ID mitnehmen./ The necessary form Meldezettel and the fill-in assistance can be found using following link: Fill in the form, sign it and ask your landlord/landlady or the director of your student dormitory to sign the Meldezettel, too. Please bring the Meldezettel and your passport/id for official registration to the local Municipal Office (during the first week of October to be found in the ÖH-Service Center, main building). Abmeldung/ Cancellation of Registration (departure) Das Formular für die Abmeldung bekommt ihr im Büro für Internationale Beziehungen. Auf der Abmeldung ist nur eure Unterschrift notwendig./ The necessary form for cancellation of registration at the Municipal Office is available at the International Office. Please note that only your signature is required on the departure sheet. 9

11 O B L I G A T O R Y & I M P O R T A N T Residence Permit for Non-EU/EEA Citizens ( AUFENTHALTSBEWILLIGUNG ) Each student in Austria who comes from a Non-European Union member state has to have a valid student visa (type C or D) on entry to Austria, if he/she is staying for a period shorter than 6 months. Students staying for two semesters have to apply for a Residence Permit for Students. In order to apply for a Residence Permit for Students, the following documents are required: 2 recent passport-sized photographs, size between 3.5 x 4.5 cm and 4 x 5 cm passport - must be valid at least three months beyond the date of arrival in Klagenfurt the (preliminary) Acceptance Letter, Zulassungsbescheid, from the Alpen-Adria- Universität Klagenfurt housing confirmation, which will be sent to the student by our housing coordinator Student Health Insurance*, which students can apply for immediately after receiving their student ID from the Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt at the semester start (current costs 52,68 per month, subject to change without notice) proof of sufficient financial means to afford the living costs for the duration of the stay (but only for a maximum of one year in advance): For students up to 24 years of age this is currently 473,70 per month, for students over 24 years of age 857,73 per month [as of 2013]. In case your rent is higher than 267,64 per month (subject to change without notice), additional funds may have to be proved. copy of birth certificate police clearance (certificate of good conduct) the student visa is 120,-- (subject to change without notice) Please note that not applying for the Aufenthaltsbewilligung violates Austrian law and will have severe consequences for you! 10

12 Confirmation of Registration for EU/EEA and Swiss Citizens ( ANMELDEBESCHEINIGUNG ) Since January , all EU/EEA and Swiss citizens staying for more than 3 months in Austria must register within 3 months after their arrival at the Administrative District Authority Immigration office (Bezirkshauptmannschaft Klagenfurt Völkermarkter Ring 19, 9020 Klagenfurt) and obtain a confirmation of registration ( Anmeldebescheinigung ). In order to receive this confirmation the following documents are required: valid identification card or passport residence registration form issued by the Administrative District Authority in Klagenfurt ( Bestätigung der Meldung ) proof of health insurance covering all the necessary costs, e.g. European Health Insurance Card ( Krankenversicherung ) proof of sufficient financial means from your bank or the Erasmus scholarship from your home university ( Bankauszug or Bestätigung über das Erasmus Stipendium ) confirmation of admission from Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt ( Studienbestätigung ) passport photo the Anmeldebescheinigung is (subject to change without notice). Please note that not applying for the Anmeldebescheinigung violates Austrian law and will have severe consequences for you! 11

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